My 18 year old wants to join the Navy. I'm nervous but it might be the best thing for him any advice ?

If he's not focused on college or a career goal, the military can be very beneficial in terms of developing maturity, self-reliance and teamwork.My 18 year old wants to join the Navy. I'm nervous but it might be the best thing for him any advice ?
The military can be a good influence in terms of responsibility, confidence building and focusing on goals. However it is a big decision, he needs to make sure he is familiar with the navy and be sure he can handle training. If he is at all unsure of his decision than waiting a year can't hurt.My 18 year old wants to join the Navy. I'm nervous but it might be the best thing for him any advice ?
It's a big commitment. It's not like McDonald's where he can decide he doesn't like the manager and quit. His pay will be low and they'll work him like a serf. He will have the chance to learn a skill and he will have a chance to see the world.





I spent 22 years in the navy and have no regrets.
Don't let him whine his way out of boot camp. Videos on boot camp on youtube.com if you're interested.


Also material here for getting in shape and other stuff.





http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Home/鈥?/a>





And Navy.com





I went in the Air Force for job training and ended up staying 20 years.
4 out of 5 people in the Navy are Gay
It is a scary time for any branch of the military. We are at war and there is the possibility/probability of being deployed. My cousin is a linguist in the Navy and has been in for 6 years. He has yet to be deployed to a war zone. He has gone to Germany but that's all so far. There are jobs that may keep him out of war zones and the Navy and Air Force are more technical branches than the Army and the Marines. My husband is in the Army and does aviation. His best advice is to spend a considerable amount of time researching job options. He was 25 when he joined, college degree and a good head on his shoulders. But he still spent the better part of a year researching jobs that he could put to use in civi world. He finally chose aviation (he works on the electrical systems for the Blackhawks and Chinooks) after much hemming and hawing. Give your son your full support... eventhough you are concerned for him. He needs to know that you stand behind him and his decision. Have him study hard for his ASVAB so that he can qualify a wide variety of job options and make sure that he researches jobs that interest him and that he can put to use in the civilian world incase he doesn't want to make a career of the Navy. Good Luck!!!
It's a big decision. These days, everyone gets a rifle in their hand and is told to march around in the desert. Marines, Air Force, Army and Navy. He will also have sea tours being in the Navy.





However, he will learn a work ethic he can find no where else, and get put with responsibilities as an 18 year old that most 30 year old's do not even have yet. It's a great way to serve your country and make something of yourself.
I agree with the first answer it is difficult, especially if your opinions are a little more negative towards today's government. But it is a great life opportunity. He can get experience there he'll get no where else